Wilderness Tent Sites
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 10 total · 10 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 20.7395, -156.2186
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. These sites are only reservable on recreation.gov. No first come-first serve sites are available.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Wilderness Tent Sites free?
No. Wilderness Tent Sites charges $30.00. 10 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Wilderness Tent Sites?
Wilderness Tent Sites has 10 sites on record. 10 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Wilderness Tent Sites?
Palikū and Hōlua Wilderness tent sites can be accessed from the Halemauʻu Trailhead (about 10 minutes from the entrance) or the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trailhead (about 30 minutes from the entrance).
What is the weather like at Wilderness Tent Sites?
Sites are located inside Haleakalā crater and involve a strenuous hike. Campers should prepare for hot, sunny, cold, wet, and windy conditions as weather can change rapidly. There is no shade or water on the crater floor, and temperatures can vary from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, so pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and layers. If it is stormy, winds can exceed 80 miles per hour with temperatures dropping well below freezing.
What are the rules at Wilderness Tent Sites?
Camping outside of designated tent sites is prohibited. All tent sites are designated by a brown tent stakes and directional arrows. No pets are allowed on trails or campsite facilities in Haleakalā National Park. Overnight stays are limited to three (3) nights total for all Park areas in a 30-day period.
Nearby
- Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit)0.0 mi
- Hosmer Grove Campground2.3 mi
- Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)4.1 mi
- Wilderness Cabins5.2 mi
- Kīpahulu Campground12.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
